The Dispatch Review
Phase one: Parking lot complete:
Who: Workers, engineers, and managers
What: Construction
Where: Bowie Highschool
When: Everyday
Why: Future Bowie
How: Machines
Summary:Starting at the end of the 2018-2019 school year, Bowie has been in construction. A new parking garage is the overall project. Phase one of the project is done, which was to complete the surface parking lot, and now phase two is in action. During phase two, the parking garage will be built.
Quotes: Jack Whaley:Direct quote
David Murphey:Direct quote
Emma Davis:Direct quote
Transition/statements that are opinions: no opinions
Headline: No. It only talks about phase one being complete, instead of about the start of phase two.
Photograph: Yes
State votes in over 800 laws following latest session:
Who: Governor Gregg Abbott
What: 820 bills turned into law.
Where: 86th legislative session
When: Spetember 1
Why: 1,000 bills were passed
How: With or without the Governor’s signature.
Summary: By the end of the 86th legislative session, 820 bills were signed into law. While some laws do not really affect many, many will have an impact. Many people like some laws, like the education bill while others are not so happy about laws on handguns or Bill 22.
Quotes: Dalton Pool: Direct
Abbas Akhtar: Direct
Makena Patterson: Direct
Transition/statements that are opinions: Many of the laws passed were of interest to students and staff here at Bowie. It is an opinion because there is nothing to back up the fact. You can only infer this.
In the age of digital media, sharing of media has become easier than ever. This is an opinion because many people believe the exact opposite.
Headline:Yes. It gets the main point clearly across.
Photograph: Yes
The stewing storm of sweet smoke:
Who:Teenagers
What: tobacco and nicotine products.
Where:State of Texas
When: September first
Why: Commonplace in highschools.
How: Legal age is 21
Summary: The legal age in Texas to buy tobacco and nicotine products is now 21. Lately, many tests have concluded that e-cigarettes are not a safe alternative to smoking. Because e-cigarettes are popular with students, many are helping this law will prevent smoking and vaping with students.
Quotes: Ben Satler: Direct
Jessica Davis: Direct
David Ronald: Direct
Mark Robinson: Direct
Transition/statements that are opinions: It can be difficult to control e-cigarette use in the bathroom. This is an opinion because there is no proof to back this up and another person could easily disagree.
Headline: Yes. It tells the main idea that e-cigarettes are causing problems.
Photograph: Yes
New policy provides teachers with silence during lunch:
Who: The administration
What: Eating lunch
Where:Academic halls
When: Beginning of the school year
Why: Silence and emptiness
How: announcing
Summary: Starting this year, a new policy prohibits students from eating in the academic hallways. Many teachers love this new policy because they now don’t have to worry about noisy students who leave messes behind. However, many students are not fond of this policy as they see it as taking away much of their lunch spaces.
Quotes: Mark Robinson: Direct
Stephanie Mcgraw: Direct
Ashley Spiro: Direct
Danny Burton: Direct
Brandy Ramos: Direct
Elissa Wechsler: Direct
Transition/statements that are opinions: As the new policy is enforced, teachers are thrilled to have the hallways be quieter…. This is an opinion because some teachers may not be so happy.
Students didn’t notice how much of a mess they would leave….. This is an opinion because there is no proof to back this up and I bet that most students did know.
Headline:Yes. That is because it informs the reader that teachers like the new lunch policy and and that lunch is now much quieter.
Photograph:Yes
New class offering Ethnic Studies:
Who: Carlen Floyd
What: Ethnic Studies class
Where: Bowie
When: This year
Why:Encourage active discussion
How: Elective
Summary: Starting this year, Ethnic Studies is a new class that Bowie students can take as an elective. The class allows students to freely talk about religion, social, economic, and beliefs with one another without being bullied or made fun of. This class is seen as a way for students to better relate to one another and understand each other's cultural background.
Quotes: Carlen Floyd: Direct
Liam Kornacki: Direct
Mariana Ramirez: Direct
Anamarie Jarmon-Booker: Direct
Transition/statements that are opinions: There were no opinions.
Headline: No. The headline mentions that Ethnic Studies is a new class, but it doesn’t further explain what they do in the class.
Photograph: Yes
First FFA grooming day this year:
Who: Senior veterinary medicine practicum students.
What: Future Farmers of America grooming day.
Where: Under the supervision of teacher Amber Dickinson
When:Today
Why:Offering pet care options
How: Drop of their dog
Summary: The first FFA grooming day of this year was last week. Teacher can drop of dogs and have many different pet care options done. This day gives FFA students real life scenarios when dealing with pets.
Quotes: Amber Dickinson: Direct
Transition/statements that are opinions: No opinions
Headline: Yes. That is because it says that it is the first FFA grooming day this year, and I think that that does a pretty good job in describing what the story is about.
Photograph: There is no art, graphic, or photo.
New student news source map:
Who: The Dispatch
What: The Student News Source
Where: Online
When: Now
Why: Easy to use
How: On an app
Summary: There is now a new way for Bowie students to read the Dispatch. That is through the Student News Source app. With this app, students can now quickly see what's going on around campus and the community.
Quotes: Kaitlyn Zellner: Direct
Transition/statements that are opinions: There were no opinions
Headline: Yes. That is because it is short, concise, and still explains that there is a new news source online.
Photograph: There is no art, graphic, or photo.
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